Memorial Day

Well we are already through the first two months of the season and it is already one to remember. I would like to give my thoughts on some issues thus far.

AL MVP: Justin Morneau is having an unbelievable season and the Twins will most likely win the Central. It will be interesting to see where his batting average ends up. Keep a look out though as Arod heats up and Evan Longoria continues to prove he is an absolute stud.

NL MVP: I will not be surprised if Jason Heyward becomes the third player ever to win the ROY and MVP in the same season (Fred Lynn in 1975 and Ichiro in 2001). The Braves took over the NL East lead from the Phillies today and are on fire (I will never forgive myself for taking Ryan Howard over Miguel Cabrera and Evan Longoria in the second round). However, we might be seeing a pitcher win an MVP award for the first time since Dennis Eckersley did it in 1992.

AL Cy Young: I really like Jon Lester so far. He is the best pitcher in the toughest division in baseball.

NL Cy Young: Ubaldo Jimenez is having perhaps the best season ever. In consecutive starts, he has entered the game with an ERA under 1, and LOWERED it. I have also been reminded by Baseball Tonight several times today that he is only the third pitcher ever to win 10 of his first 11 starts and have an ERA under 1.00 (Cicotte in 1919 and Marichal in 1966). Also, my buddies and I created a player for our franchise on The Show this year and made him perfect as a pitcher and Ubaldo is still better in real life.

Surprise team: I thought Aaron Boone was crazy when he said that the Reds would win the NL Wild Card this year, but with Cueto dealing and a line-up that rakes, I’m starting to think that the Cards will actually have their work cut out for them.

Surprise players: One, who the heck is Jose Bautista, and will he continue to lead the AL in homers? Also, what is up with all these catchers hitting home runs all of a sudden?

As for June, we have much to look forward to. It was announced today that Stephen Strasburg will start against the Pirates on June 8th. I expect a nationally televised game.